Peacock Feather Lamp

Peacock Feather Lamp

Leather Lamp,

India

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This leather lamp is descended from leather shadow-puppet ancestors whose origins date back to 200 BC, when records of this type of puppetry first became available. Rich, vibrant shades of green that effectively bring the peacock motifs to life, make this ceiling lamp stand out from the regular assortment of lamps. This unique piece, which combines artistic and utilitarian attributes, is a rare must have.

Product Index

This leather lamp is descended from leather shadow-puppet ancestors whose origins date back to 200 BC, when records of this type of puppetry first became available. Rich, vibrant shades of green that effectively bring the peacock motifs to life, make this ceiling lamp stand out from the regular assortment of lamps. This unique piece, which combines artistic and utilitarian attributes, is a rare must have.

Process of Making

Prepping:After the raw material is procured, it has to be cleaned thoroughly in hot water. It is then soaked in a pit of limewater for about 10 days. This softens the upper surface, which is then vigorously cleaned or scraped with a chisel so as to get a smooth surface. After this initial cleaning, the leather is soaked again, this time along with kadaka powder, which imparts a light brown colour to the leather. The leather is then thoroughly dried, for as long as a week, depending on the weathe...